In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be courageous and resourceful as she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis. Reprint. Newbery Medal Winner. AB. SLJ. K. H.
See the review at WOW Review, Volume 3, Issue 2
- ISBN: 9780440227533
- Author: Lowry, Lois
- Published: 1998 , Laurel Leaf
- Themes: Holocaust, Nazi, World War II
- Descriptors: Denmark, Drama, Europe, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Newbery
- No. of pages: 144
This is one of those books that when you hear the title you immediately perk up and say “I remember reading that book! I loved it!” I haven’t read it since I was in elementary school several years ago, but I still remember it and encourage all children and even adults to read it.
I haven’t read this book in a long time but I remember it vividly. I feel that this book offers a great description of what the holocaust was like for a child. Although it is not as popular as the Diary of Anne Frank, I believe the content is just as strong.